Haugland Energy Group LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — CORAM, NEW YORK
| Employer | Haugland Energy Group LLC | Report ID | 20191212629 |
| Address | Country Club Drive, Bldg 39 & 40 | City, State ZIP | CORAM, NEW YORK 11727 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.76000, -76.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting insulation off of a cable that he thought was de-energized. However, the cable was energized, and he received third degree electrical burns to his knees and elbows and a first degree burn to his face.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2019, a worker at Haugland Energy Group LLC in CORAM, NEW YORK suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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